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Take the train from Port-Vendres to Barcelona Sants in 1 hour 59 minutes
If you want to travel from Port-Vendres to Barcelona Sants by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Port-Vendres to Barcelona Sants by train to take around 3 hours 6 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 1 hour 59 minutes on the fastest services. You’ll usually find around 9 trains per day running on this route, which spans 93 miles (149 km). You’ll have to make 1 change along the way on your journey to Barcelona Sants. Renfe is the main rail company operating on this route. Having the widest network of high-speed trains in Europe, Renfe will make your train travel experience in Spain an enjoyable one.
You can save money on train tickets from Port-Vendres to Barcelona Sants if you book in Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices – we'll show you how much you can save on train tickets from Port-Vendres to Barcelona Sants if you book in advance.. Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to compare ticket prices and get the cheapest fares.
If you want to know more about the journey, keep reading for timetables, tips on finding cheap tickets and FAQs, including first and last train times. Want to go straight to booking? Start a search with us today!
Trains to Barcelona Sants from Port-Vendres
| First train | 09:18 | |
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| Last train | 19:19 | |
| Departure station | Port-Vendres | |
| Arrival station | Barcelona Sants | |
| Journey time | From 1h 59m | |
| Distance | 93 miles (149 km) | |
| Frequency | 9 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Train and bus operators | Renfe, SNCF Voyageurs |
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Renfe and Avant trains from Port-Vendres to Barcelona Sants
Renfe
Avant
Renfe is the national train operator in Spain. It operates trains on the longest high-speed railway network in Europe, and the second-longest in the world. The country's major cities are linked up by the high-speed AVE and Avlo trains, while other long-distance routes are served by Altaria, Talgo, Alvia and Euromed trains. Renfe also operates cross-border services into neighbouring Portugal and France. Depending on which service you are travelling on, you'll usually find two classes on Renfe trains - Estándard (Standard Class) and Confort (First Class). Fare types range from the cheapest (but least flexible) Básico fare, to the more flexible Elige fares, to the Premium fare for seats in Confort carriages.
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Able to reach speeds of at 155 mph (250 km/h), Avant trains operate short and medium distance high-speed services. These trains are intended to cover journeys within the same autonomous community or in two neighbouring communities. For this reason, trains generally don’t offer catering services and travel less than 125 miles (200 km). They have two types of comfort classes – Turista (Second Class) and Preferente (First Class).
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What Avant classes are there from Port-Vendres to Barcelona Sants?
Compare the different travel classes offered by Avant when travelling from Port-Vendres to Barcelona Sants.
Turista
In Avant's Turista Class, you'll find most seats arranged in airline-style pairs rather than around tables, air-conditioning, vending machines and accessible toilets.
- Vending machine
- Luggage storage
- Seat reservation
- Fold-down table
- Reading light
What are the onboard services on Avant?
Discover more about the onboard services offered on trains from Port-Vendres to Barcelona Sants.
What luggage limits are there? | With Avant, you can take up to 3 pieces of luggage, as long as they do not exceed 290 cm and 25 kg in total. On Avant trains, pushchairs and instruments smaller than 30 x 120 x 38 cm are also considered hand luggage. |
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What food and drink is available? | If you’d like to stretch your legs, most Avant trains have a café carriage, and in case you’d prefer to stay in your seat, a mobile bar service. |
What onboard entertainment is available? | Avant trains do not offer Wi-Fi, but you can watch the films or documentaries that are broadcast in each carriage. |
What facilities are there for travel with children? | Children up to 3 years old travel for free as long as they don’t occupy a seat, but they will need a free child ticket. Children between 3 and 14 years old have a 40% discount on the general price. |
Can I bring a bike on board? | You can take your bike or skateboard if it is folded, travels inside a cover and is less than 180 cm in total. If the dimensions exceed 180 cm, it will be considered special luggage and must travel with the pedals removed, the handlebars turned 90 degrees and dimensions less than 120 x 90 x 40 cm. |
Can I bring pets on board? | Your pet can accompany you as long as it weighs less than 10 kg, travels with a pet ticket, doesn’t occupy a seat and is inside a carrier (max dimensions 60 x 35 x 35 cm). The ticket price is 25% of the standard ticket price, except in first class, which will be free. |
What special assistance is available? | Avant has an assistance service for people with reduced mobility or disabilities, to request it contact Avant directly. |
How do I find cheap train tickets from Port-Vendres to Barcelona Sants?
If you’re planning a trip to Europe soon, our Trainline team of experts have put together some tips to help you find cheap tickets. Booking on the day in Europe is usually more expensive and costs can vary depending on the time of day, route or travel class.
1. Book in advance
2. Be flexible with your travel times
3. Buy a rail pass
4. Choose a slower or connecting train
5. Look out for train ticket sales and discounts
6. Take a night train
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.